SCBA Criticizes Amendments to Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act
On September 21, 2024, the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) expressed opposition to the presidential ordinance amending the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act. The SCBA highlighted that the amendment undermined judicial independence and risked disrupting the balance between the judiciary and Parliament. They warned of potential threats to constitutional democracy if both branches do not maintain restraint and protect the sanctity of the Constitution. The Bar urged stakeholders to ensure transparency and safeguard fundamental rights.
